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Why are the salt trucks spreading salt at the start of a snow storm?

April 26, 2017Salt snow spreading storm trucks

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Why are the salt trucks spreading salt at the start of a snow storm?

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The salt is applied at the start of the snow storm to form a brine (coating) on the pavement. This “coating” prevents the bonding of the snow to the asphalt, allowing for a quicker removal of any residual snow following a storm.